How would you go about learning a new skill set?
The interviewers are assessing how you'll fit in the team and the work environment. Your answer will also offer insight into how adaptable you may be to their way of doing things.
Know the basics of what the position at this company looks like. Highlight your strengths, your flexibility, and that you are easy to work with. Describe your systematic approach as well as how you adapt your work style based on the situation.
"I'd default to the judgment and experience of whoever is mentoring me on this new skill, tapping into their way of doing things and how they impart their knowledge and how their experience has worked for them. In this way, I'll learn the way they think I should be trained. Then once I practice implementing their method, I'll focus on whether this is the right way for me to do it, and then improvise from there. As my wife always says, you have to know the rules before you can break them."
Community answers are written by other candidates practicing this set. Reading how others frame the same question is one of the fastest ways to sharpen your own.
Anonymous Answer
I love learning. I would obtain as much knowledge as possible from that person. Once out of training, I would continue to learn and add new ideas to what I have learned and find out what is the best way for me to continue to grow
Jaymie's Feedback
Reassuring the interviewer that you're passionate and committed to learning is excellent. Consider also speaking to if you prefer to learn a new skill set by watching videos, a live demonstration, reading about it, etc. This will help the interviewer better understand your preferred style of learning.
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